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Academic Level at Time of Creation
Junior
Date of Creation
Spring 5-7-2026
Artist Statement
My name is Daven Lewis and I am a multidisciplinary artist who mainly focuses with the mediums of metalsmithing and woodworking. I am currently an undergraduate at Murray State University, with an estimated graduation in the fall of 2027. Through my practice, I make work about modern architecture and its correlation to the loss of craftsmanship found in everyday life, using metal and wood to create geometric sculptures meant to emphasize the forms I see in this architecture every day. Through my work I aim to talk about the increasing industrialization of the world, along with the complacency that coincides with economical hierarchies. I use these broad ideas to research into specific concepts such as human scale, modern Greek revival, and the simplification of form in order to follow function. The forms used to express these concepts are based off the artworks of individuals such as Eleanor Moty and Lee Peck.
Advisor/Mentor
Sarah Martin; Jeanne Beaver; Michael Martin
Description
BT36P, Cherry, 24” x 18” x 10”
Cutting Board, White Oak and Walnut, 14” x 11” x 1”
Brushes, White Oak and Walnut with tampico bristles, Varying sizes each around 5” x 7” x 1”
Human Scale, Nickel and brass with enamel, 2” x 3” x .5” Amethyst Necklace, Sterling silver with amethyst, .5” x .5”
Architecture Study, Brass and sterling silver, 1” diameter
Texture Study, Sterling silver with patina along with brass inserts, 1” diameter
Unicorn, Sterling silver, 1.5” x 1” x .5”
Copper Locket, Copper and brass, 1.5” diameter Shelf, Walnut and ash, 28” x 16” x 12”
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Daven W., "A Study on Architecture" (2026). Professional Practices (ART 399). 202.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/art399/202